Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling the people of Israel that they are going to cross a river called Jordan to take over big and strong cities. Even though the cities seem really strong and hard to get into, God is with them and will help them.

Deuteronomy 9:1: Hear, O Israel: Thou [art] to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, cities great and fenced up to heaven,

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse emphasizes pride leading to destruction, contrary to the confident assurance given in Deuteronomy 9:1 about possessing the land.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises loving enemies and praying for those who persecute, which contrasts with the directive to conquer and possess lands in Deuteronomy 9:1.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peacefully with all men, conflicting with the conquering context implied in Deuteronomy 9:1.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

It advocates for peace with all men, which is at odds with the conquest described in Deuteronomy 9:1.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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